Erling Haaland beat legends like Alan Shearer, Eric Cantona and Mohamed Salah to reach an incredible Premier League milestone.

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• Haaland put City in front against Brighton
• Raced to 100 goal contributions in PL
• Fastest player to do so in just 94 apps

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  After scoring a penalty against Brighton on Saturday, the Manchester City forward boasts of having 84 goals and 16 assists in just 94 appearances, becoming the fastest to ever reach the milestone in Premier League history. Previously, Shearer held the record, reaching the 100-mark in 100 games back in 1995. Other Premier League icons, including Cantona and Salah (116 matches each), Sergio Aguero (118) and Thierry Henry (121), all trail behind the Norwegian’s remarkable feat.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Since arriving at the Etihad Stadium, Haaland has claimed the Premier League Golden Boot twice, leading City to back-to-back league titles. His debut season in 2022-23 was nothing short of spectacular, as he netted 36 goals, setting the record for the highest single-season tally in the competition’s history. He became the first player ever to win the Premier League Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season in the same year. Additionally, he was named FWA Footballer of the Year, underlining his immense influence in City’s treble-winning season.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Haaland continues to be the main attacking force for Pep Guardiola’s side, delivering 21 goals in 28 Premier League appearances this season. However, he trails Liverpool's Salah in the Golden Boot race as the Egyptian has 27 strikes to his name after 29 matches.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR HAALAND?

  Haaland will be back in action with City in the FA Cup quarter-final against Bournemouth on March 30.

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